A Herefordshire shop has been closed with immediate effect following a visit from West Mercia Police and Trading Standards. From West Mercia Police: “This morning Ross-on-Wye Safer Neighbourhood Team, assisted Trading Standards with a visit to ROSS VAPE SHOP, BROOKEND...
Sargeants have issued an important update for bus passengers that use services in the Leominster area. From Sargeants: Exciting News for Leominster Bus Passengers! Starting from 7th April 2025, the full Leominster bus timetable will be back in action! (with the...
The government will introduce new fees for passport applications on 10 April 2025. The proposals, which are subject to approval by Parliament, will include the following: The fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50...
In loving memory of David Charles Porter of Hampton Dene, Hereford. A Design Engineer and former Design and Technology Teacher at Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School. David, passed away peacefully at home on 28th March 2025, aged 66 years....
Parents have been left shocked after their 4-year-old daughter was ‘slapped in the face and knocked to the ground’ at a play park in Hereford. The incident occurred on Sunday 6th April at around 12.30pm at the play area on Old School Lane in Hereford. A post on social...
Residents of Eardisley have launched a fundraising campaign to save their village’s school crossing patrol, a service many describe as “vital” for the safety and wellbeing of local children and families. A new GoFundMe campaign—set up with the support of Friends of...
A Herefordshire shop has been closed with immediate effect following a visit from West Mercia Police and Trading Standards. From West Mercia Police: “This morning Ross-on-Wye Safer Neighbourhood Team, assisted Trading Standards with a visit to ROSS VAPE SHOP, BROOKEND...
A man has been sentenced to 16 years after he was found guilty of raping a woman in Ross-on-Wye. Mustafa Ogur, of Brookend Street in Ross-on-Wye, was found guilty after a trial at Worcester Crown Court and was sentenced yesterday (Monday 7 April). Following his...
Press Release from Hereford Pride: Hereford Pride 2025 is cancelled. It's now also with great sadness that we announce the organisation is also in the process of being wound down to closure. This hasn't been an easy decision for anyone currently involved in the...
Two teenagers have been found guilty of the manslaughter of an 80-year-old man who was attacked while walking his dog. Bhim Kohli died following an incident in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town in Leicestershire, during the early evening of Sunday 1 September last year....
A warning has been issued to parents, following an incident in a Herefordshire village. On a local Kingstone messageboard, the following message has been shared: “To the parents of Kingstone who don't know the whereabouts of their three children on Saturday afternoon...
Police have issued an appeal following a common assault in Hereford city centre. Officers are appealing for witnesses to a common assault incident on Commercial Street in Hereford on Friday 24 March. Around 1pm, outside of the Laura Ashley store, a woman in her 40s...
An emergency road closure is in place on a popular route in Hereford this morning. The closure is in place on Tillington Road, near the Three Elms Pub in Hereford. The road is used by many to access Beech Business Park, or often as a short-cut between Three Elms Road...
Parents are being urged to remain vigilant, following a concerning incident involving a child playing on a games console. On a local Facebook messageboard, a parent said: “Good evening all parents. “Be careful what your children do while playing Fortnite. “Today my...
Sargeants have issued an important update for bus passengers that use services in the Leominster area. From Sargeants: Exciting News for Leominster Bus Passengers! Starting from 7th April 2025, the full Leominster bus timetable will be back in action! (with the...
Hospice supporter Jake Chislett is taking on a 24-hour endurance challenge in memory of his sister, who died at St Michael’s just a few months ago. On May 17th, Jake will be joined by five friends to tackle the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge, which involves 62 miles...
A football club has been left stunned, after pitches were damaged by a man with a metal detector. Belmont Wanderers Football Club took to social media to share their anger and frustration, after parts of the pitch were dug up. When approached, the man is said to have...
Police are appealing for information to help locate a woman with memory problems who has been reported missing from the Forest of Dean. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 81-year-old Maggie who was last seen on Greenfield Road in Coleford at around 6.45pm this...
Hereford BMX Track is located on Westfaling Street playing fields. The track is 300 metres in length and features a Bensink start gate, similar to the one used at the 2012 London Olympics. The race track is perfect for all levels of riders from beginners to the most...
Families have been left upset, after finding warning signs attached to headstones at Hereford Crematorium. A number of headstones have tags on stating, ‘this memorial is unsafe, please do not touch’. To make matters worse, the warning signs were placed on headstones...
Friday 9th May 2025 - First Race 4.55pm. Last Race - 8.25pm. Get ready to dance the night away as ABBA takes the stage LIVE after the races! Grab your girls and sing along to all the iconic classics like Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, and more! Hereford Racecourse are delighted...
Seven drones have been seized and 18 people arrested as part of targeted efforts to detect and disrupt drones in the airspace over HMP Long Lartin, and surrounding villages. Located in the rural village of South Littleton, near to Evesham, HMP Long Lartin is a...
The Retro Station in Leominster Celebrates Record Store Day with Launch of New Record Shop, Open Day & Doggy Fancy Dress Competition! Retro Records, Herefordshire’s newest record shop, officially launches on April 12th to coincide with national Record Store Day....
Hereford FC will be hosting an Easter Soccer Camp, at the Herefordshire FA County Ground this Easter. The Soccer Camp will run on the following dates: Tuesday 22nd April Wednesday 23rd April Thursday 24th April Friday 25th April The Soccer Camp is for children aged...
Everyone in the family can grab a free bowl of cereal and portion of fruit in a Morrisons Café when they ask for a ‘Kellogg’s Breakfast’ Offer available in all Morrisons Cafés from 7th – 27th April whilst stocks last to help families during the Easter break – –...
Emergency services have provided an update following a collision in Herefordshire. The collision occurred on the A49 near Harewood End on Friday. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “Two Hereford & Worcester...
Five men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the serious assault of a man in Coleford over the weekend. Officers investigating the incident identified several vehicles and men they believed were involved before arrest attempts took place. Four men from...
Photo – Dan Powell scoring his try. Photographer Andrew Hargraves Luctonians RFC vs Exeter University RFCSaturday 5th April 2025 – Mortimer ParkMatch Report by Geoff Vickress Luctonians, on a warm spring day, put an energetic Exeter University side to bed with some...
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on Friday evening (4 April). The collision happened between 10pm and 11pm on Bridgnorth Road between Wyken and Hopstone. For reasons yet to be established, a black MG Roadster has upturned on...
Did you know? You can hire rowing and fishing boats on Llangorse Lake, near Brecon? A great day out for all the family. You can also hire kayaks, canadian canoes, pedaloes and stand up paddleboards. General boat hire is available on weekends and school holidays, from...
J S Bach’s masterpiece, St Matthew Passion, will be performed at Hereford Cathedral as part of its Holy Week worship on Tuesday 15 April, 7pm. In a dramatic musical retelling of St Matthew’s Gospel, Hereford Cathedral Choir will recount the story of the arrest and...
Softphotonic are building a 3D recreation of Herefordshire as it might have been in the year 1642 using a modern game engine, sharing Hereford with people from around the world to explore and experience a fully realised virtual city from the comfort of their own home....
It will soon be easier than ever to safely dispose of batteries and small electrical items such as irons, hairdryers and alarm clocks. From Monday 7 April 2025, batteries and small items of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) will be collected by bin...
Asda, Aldi and Morrisons have job positions available at their stores across Herefordshire. ASDA JOBS Asda have job roles available that include the following: Service Colleague Service Colleague - Nights Customer Delivery Driver Pharmacist Pharmacy Practice Manager...
Several fire crews from across Herefordshire & Worcestershire have been called to a severe fire at a building in a Herefordshire village overnight. The incident occurred just off the A465 (Hereford to Abergavenny Road) at Wormbridge. Fire crews spent a number of...
Today Belmont Farm & Equine Vets celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Belmont Farm and Equine Vets. 10 years ago they split Belmont Veterinary Centre into Belmont Vets for small animals and Belmont Farm and Equine Vets for everything larger! ‘We are a practice who...
Looking for a Sunday Carvery in Hereford? The Stables in West Street is a great option! The Stables welcome you to Herefordshire’s first and only Horse Racing themed pub and restaurant, located in the heart of Hereford in a Grade II listed building. ‘The Stables...
A former PCSO who used police computer systems to check on the whereabouts of a colleague and watch her body worn camera footage has been given a suspended prison sentence. Ben Hale, who was based in Cheltenham, became fixated on a member of his team to the extent he...
Officers are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault which took place in the Forest of Dean on Saturday 5 April. Police were called to Market Place in Coleford at 2.30pm with a report that a man had been assaulted outside a pub sustaining serious injuries. It was...
From the front of the property, a door opens into the entrance hallway with staircase rising to the first floor, useful understairs storage cupboard, panel radiator, and doors off. Price - £995 pcm The kitchen offers a selection of base and wall mounted cabinets,...
Google Street View - Image Date - September 2023 Motorists advised to be aware of significant delays with a week long closure on a section of the A4103 (Hereford to Worcester Road) The road closure is in place from Aylestone Hill Roundabout (Hereford) to Whitestone...
Herefordshire Council Council is seeking to appoint a principle contractor for the construction of active travel improvements on Holme Lacy Road and associated Quiet Routes in line with the referenced designs and associated information in order to achieve the...
‘We’ve designed Grafton Dog Field to fully engage your dog, with well thought out obstacles, and a huge amount of room to run free, this fully enclosed field is so much more than just a dog walk.’ Why use Grafton Dog Field: Enjoy a private space free from distractions...
In memory of Gwyn James Price who sadly passed away on Tuesday at the age of 67. A beloved member of the community who was loved by many for his contributions towards charities and events. Supporting those in need. Will be sadly missed by his mother and brother and...
Hay Festival has unveiled the full programme for its 38th spring edition in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, with more than 600 events over 11 days, 22 May–1 June 2025. Headliners include activists Yulia Navalnaya, Mary Trump, Caroline Darian; actors Jameela Jamil, Michael Sheen,...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A40 in Pencraig yesterday. (3 April) The collision occurred around 2.45pm and involved one car, a white Seat Ibiza, which was travelling westbound in the direction of Monmouth. The car collided...
Google Street View – Image Date – March 2024 Major work is set to be carried out by National Highways on the A49 in Herefordshire, with road closures and temporary traffic lights in place from 20th March to 15th July. From National Highways: We’re currently carrying...
A group of travellers have arrived and set up camp on a popular playground and field in Hereford. Several caravans and vehicles were seen arriving at the field on Old School Lane in Hereford on Wednesday afternoon. Local residents have still been able to use the play...
It will soon be easier than ever to safely dispose of batteries and small electrical items such as irons, hairdryers and alarm clocks. From Monday 7 April 2025, batteries and small items of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) will be collected by bin...
Dog owners are being urged to recognise the signs of ‘Alabama Rot’ with a case confirmed in the Forest of Dean in recent weeks, and also a number of cases were confirmed in Herefordshire in 2024. More on the case in the Forest of Dean (shared by Severnside Veterinary...